New analysis by After Exploitation finds that the UK’s modern slavery framework rejects nearly five times more trafficking claims from non-European Union nationals than it does Brits. Our briefing examines the statistics, and explores the challenges facing ‘rejected’ survivors during the pandemic.

Once referred, recognition of trafficking through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is vital to most survivors, as it is the only route to accessing basic support such as safe housing, medical attention and, in some cases, an allowance.

After Exploitation’s analysis of the Home Office’s most recent data release shows that potential victims belonging to certain nationalities are much less likely to be recognised as survivors, and will therefore face specific challenges in accessing support. During the pandemic, these barriers could pose a serious threat to rejected victims. Our full briefing can be downloaded below.

After Exploitation seeks to map the experiences of exploitation victims after they come into contact with the authorities.
Our goal is to understand the realities facing victims After Exploitation, including destitution, deportation and detention.